Graduate Rail Design Engineer — 3-Year Rotation & Growth

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Progression pathway

Benefits package

Chartership support

Job summary

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd in Mansfield is recruiting a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join a structured three-year training programme covering rail design, manufacture, maintenance and overhaul. You will benefit from a rapid progression pathway and long-term chartership support, with a comprehensive benefits package.

You will rotate from concept to completion, working under senior designers to develop 3D CAD models for freight wagons and heavy fabrication.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Competent with 3D CAD software and mechanical design fundamentals.
• Good communication and teamwork skills in cross‑functional settings.

Responsibilities

• Structured 3-Year Rotation: first year with foundational knowledge and 2-month external placements.
• Mechanical Design & CAD: develop 3D CAD models, layouts and drawings for rail assets.
• Hands-on Manufacturing Exposure: experience in fabrication, welding, assembly and inspection.
• Progressive Ownership: progress from supported tasks to defined calculations and design packages by year 3.
• Value-Driven Engineering: apply MVP and value-engineering to simple, robust, cost-effective designs.

Skills

3D CAD

Design fundamentals

Engineering drawings

Materials knowledge

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree/HNC/HND

Job description

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd in Mansfield is recruiting a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join a structured three-year training programme covering rail design, manufacture, maintenance and overhaul. You will benefit from a rapid progression pathway and long-term chartership support, with a comprehensive benefits package.

You will rotate from concept to completion, working under senior designers to develop 3D CAD models for freight wagons and heavy fabrication.